At a ceremony held today, 27 November at the Asmara University compound, the Orotta College of Medicine and Health Science graduates 230 students including 121 females in degree and diploma.
The graduates were 136 in degree program including 36 Doctors in General Medicine, 27 in Clinical Laboratory Science, 9 in Optometry, 7 in Nursing, 3 in Ophthalmic, 32 in Pharmacy and 22 in Public Health and 94 in Diploma including 88 in Nursing, 3 in Pharmacy, 1 in Laboratory Technician, 1 in Radiology and 1 in Environmental Health.
Speaking at the event, Dr. Yemane Seyum, Dean of the College, said that human resources development in the health sector is the cornerstone among top priority strategies in the country.
Dr. Yemane went on to say that the Orotta College of Medicine and Health Science is determined to produce competent, compassionate, disciplined, and knowledgeable health professionals who will be committed to satisfying the health needs of the society through the provision of accessible, equitable, affordable and efficient care service.
Representative of the graduates on his part commending for the opportunity they were provided expressed commitment to diligently serve the society with their profession.
Source: Ministry of Information Eritrea